COURSE OVERVIEW
An arc flash is a very bright flash of light and heat, which occurs when energy is released between two conductors, or a live conductor and the ground. When that current is released, it can be immediately dangerous to life or health (IDLH) to anyone in the area. So, how do workers stay safe even when there’s an arc flash risk? It’s a combination of legislation, employer procedures, and employee behaviors. We’ll cover all three to ensure that you’re ready to safely navigate arc flash risk in the workplace.
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• Understand the legislative requirements associated with arc flash risk in the United States
• Identify the hazards associated with arc flashes
• Understand how arc flash risk is assessed and how hazards are controlled
• Choose a method to proper PPE selection
• Identify the appropriate PPE for a job
• Determine the factors that affect arc flash severity
• List the differences between each type of approach boundary and determine which is appropriate in a given situation
• Identify who is and is not a qualified person, and
• Explain how to identify arc flash hazards and assets risk
COURSE TOPICS
Course topics include:
• Applicable arc flash and electrical safety legislation in Canada
• What causes an arc flash?
• Arc flash severity
• Arc flash hazard identification
• Arc flash hazards
• Arc flash risk assessments
• The hierarchy of controls
• Appropriate arc flash PPE
• Approach boundaries
• Emergency planning and response
ONLINE COURSE DURATION
This course is approximately 60 minutes long.
PASS MARK
The pass mark for this course is 80%. Learners can make 3 attempts to pass the course before it must be reassigned.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Upon finishing the course, learners will receive a certificate of completion.
ABOUT THIS OSHA TRAINING
This course is an informational and awareness-based training resource, developed and reviewed by an OSHA subject matter expert to ensure content accuracy and regulatory alignment.
However, completion of this course does not qualify as OSHA Outreach Training under the OSHA Outreach Training Program, nor does it qualify you as a Competent Person as defined under any OSHA standard.
This course is also not a substitute for site-specific training required by applicable federal, state, or local regulations, and does not provide any official certification, designation, or credential recognized by OSHA or any regulatory authority.
We encourage you to consult applicable OSHA standards and work with qualified safety professionals to ensure you fully comply with all regulatory requirements applicable to your workplace and role.
